Assistant Corporate Controller Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Corporate Controller make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Corporate Controller in the United States is $165,048 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

However, an Assistant Corporate Controller's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $198,706
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $150,851 to $182,666
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $137,925
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Assistant Corporate Controller Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $182,666 $15,222 $3,513 $88
Average $165,048 $13,754 $3,174 $79
25th Percentile $150,851 $12,571 $2,901 $73
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Corporate Controller Salaries

An Assistant Corporate Controller's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Corporate Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Corporate Controller's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $157,408
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $158,465
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $160,580
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $163,753
  • Expert (over 8 years): $170,230
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Corporate Controller$157,408
Intermediate Level Assistant Corporate Controller$158,465
Senior Level Assistant Corporate Controller$160,580
Specialist Level Assistant Corporate Controller$163,753
Expert Level Assistant Corporate Controller$170,230
$157,408 0 yr
$158,465 < 2 yrs
$160,580 2-4 yrs
$163,753 5-8 yrs
$170,230 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Assistant Corporate Controllers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $208,175
  • San Francisco: $206,128
  • Oakland: $201,557

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Corporate Controller's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.12% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Financial Reporting (Mentioned in 3.12% Job Postings): Reporting all activities and transactions to track and assess the financial health of the business.
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Mentioned in 1.06% Job Postings): Helping and maintaining accounting rules and standards for financial reporting to ensure consistency and transparency.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.12%
Financial Reporting 3.12%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 1.06%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Corporate Controller's salary.
  • Technical Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Technical Accounting
$176,601
7%
Accountability
$174,951
6%
Process Improvement
$171,650
4%
Financial Management
$169,999
3%
Finance and Accounting
$169,999
3%
Initiative
$169,999
3%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Corporate Controller's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Corporate Controllers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Corporate Controller with a Bachelor's Degree is between $160,627 and $172,160).

Assistant Corporate Controller Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Corporate Controller
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 5.5%
Associates 6.9%
Bachelors 57.6%
Masters 29.4%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Assistant Corporate Controller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Corporate Controller's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Corporate Controller

Salaries for an Assistant Corporate Controller can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $137,505 in 2023 to around $136,300 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Corporate Controller salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Corporate Controller Over Time

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